Sports

MAKING HER MOVE – Sophomore Aleah Sunkins drives to the basket for two of her game-leading 22 points December 17 against Hunterdon Central. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team made what can only be described as a statement win in their season opener December 17, giving the Hunterdon Central Red Devils a 56-16 thumping. Franklin took a quick …

Franklin Township was introduced to its middle and high school girls’ and boys’ basketball teams at a special “Midnight Madness” program at Franklin High School. The athletes participated in some basketball skills games, then played in short scrimmages pitting high school teams against middle school teams. Here are some scenes from the event:   Stay ‘In the Know,’ subscribe to …

Precious Wheeler. (Photo: FHS Athletics.) Surrounded by friends, family and well-wishers in the Franklin High School gym, Lady Warrior Precious Wheeler on November 13 made it official: She’ll be playing for the Rutgers University Lady Knights next year. After announcing her intention in September, Wheeler signed her commitment papers on the same boards that helped her earn the Rutgers jersey, …

THEY GOT THE TREATS – Some of the children who participated in the October 29 Trunk or Treat fundraiser for the Franklin High School Dance Team. The Franklin High School Dance Team took its fundraising for a national competition to Jersey Mike’s in Veronica Plaza on October 29. The team has qualified for the Universal Dance Association National in Orlando, …

The North Brunswick Raiders spoiled Franklin High School’s homecoming football game with a 22-20 win over the Warriors on October 25. Franklin struck first after stopping a Raider drive deep in its own territory when Senior Christian Lewis grabbed a 21-yard pass from Sophomore quarterback Jah’naad Cady. North Brunswick scored later, but a two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving Franklin with …

It was the Franklin High School football and cheer team seniors’ turn for Senior Night honors on October 25. Six cheerleaders and 22 members of the football team received the honors. The seniors on the cheerleading squad are: Kalani Thompson Autumn Ince Maya Azar Ava Ling Gabriella Fernandez Zaniya Huggins The squad is led by head coach Lindsay Grant and …

The Franklin High School girls’ volleyball team’s seniors were honored with their Senior Night on October 24. The ceremony was held before the Lady Warriors’ match against Pingry. Those honored were: Chloe Alexandra Jackson Marina Pleconis Diya Patel Alexa Estevez Maria Kamara – Team Manager Saniya Sewnarine – Team Manager Nyasia Salley – Team Manager The team is coached by …

A dozen seniors on the Franklin High School girls’ soccer team were honored October 22 during the annual Senior Night Celebration. The ceremony was held before the squad’s match against Colonia, which ended in a 1-1 tie. The seniors honored were: Eliana Montas Rosario Cisneros Barahona Keliah Cottrell Isabella Mollinea Arianna Josefina Maciel Ivy Pennyfeather Kaden Roche Arden Gray Nicole …

The Franklin High School boys’ soccer team took on the Argonauts of Rutgers Prep on October 17, battling to a 2-2 tie. Franklin struck first, with Senior Ike Eluwa finding the goal early in the first half. Franklin held the lead until there was about three minutes left in the half, when Rutgers Prep tied the game. Franklin regained the …

The Franklin High School Lady Warriors field hockey team is still seeking its first win of the season after a 2-2 tie September 30 against North Plainfield. North Plainfield took a 1-0 lead about halfway through the first quarter, but Franklin struck back soon after. With less than two minutes left in the frame, Senior Dalena Lam fed Junior Victoria …